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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.67, 8,029.47 and 2,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.67, 8,029.47 and 2,238.50 is: 3,355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.67 : 8,029.47 = 2,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.67/8,029.47 = 2,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.67x = 8,029.47 × 2,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.67x = 17,973,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,973,928.45/5,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.43

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